How to Clean an Air Conditioner

Date posted:
12 Jan 2017

Keeping an air conditioner clean can improve its functioning and keep your home and surroundings clean. And though it’s not an easy task, it is an important one. Learning how to clean an air conditioner can increase its efficiency, prevent breakdowns, and prevent mold, mildew and other allergens from entering the home. Often, air conditioners, whether they are window units or central air systems, sit for months or years without maintenance and clean-up. This can subject the machines to moisture, degradation, and a terribly foul smell of mold and mildew – these pile up when an air conditioner hasn’t been cleaned for a while. Follow the steps below to effectively disinfect and clean your air conditioner and inhale fresh, germ-free air.

Clean the condenser

Vacuum the external fins to remove debris that can block the air flow.